Community
members urged to get the flu shot before influx of holiday visitors

Nov. 19, 2015 – As the upcoming holidays bring an influx of visitors to the area, community members are encouraged to protect themselves from seasonal influenza by getting vaccinated as soon as possible. The flu shot is available from local health care providers, clinics and pharmacies throughout the county and most health insurance plans cover the cost. To locate the nearest flu vaccine, visit flushot.healthmap.org.

Eagle County Public Health is offering $14 flu shots to uninsured children and adults, as well as to those covered by Medicaid or an insurance that does not cover the cost of flu vaccine. No one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Eagle County Public Health is also an in-network provider for Rocky Mountain Health Plans and CHP+ and will bill insurance for all covered persons. Contact one of the three Eagle County Public Health locations to schedule an appointment or see below for the walk-in flu clinic schedule:

Everyone 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated against the flu every year. Influenza is a preventable illness and flu shots are critical to keeping families and communities healthy.

Eagle County Public Health has partnered with FluNearYou.org on a real-time disease tracking system to assist in flu prevention. Community members can aid in the effort by visiting www.flunearyou.org/eaglecounty. For more information on the flu, visit www.eaglecounty.us/flu.